US Bridges

Knezek RD over IH 10

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 3.00 MI E of SH 95 · Structure no. 130760053506103

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knezek RD over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Knezek RD over IH 10 in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKnezek RD
CrossesIH 10
Location3.00 MI E of SH 95
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69793, -97.05921
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2015)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Knezek RD over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Knezek RD over IH 10 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Knezek RD over IH 10 carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Knezek RD over IH 10?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Knezek RD over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.